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Having problems with your Hoover F7431-900 SteamVac Vacuum ?

Spin brushes on Steam Vac

\015 Hi I need to know how to remove the cover on my dual v steam vac f7431-900 hoover so I can check to see if there is a belt not working or if the brush switch is broken.\015

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The cover is only secured by 3 screws. One on the top, and two other on the underside. The two on the underside are located on the black plastic and are deeply recessed. After removing these 3 screws, on the top there are 2 snap in post. Simply squeeze these posts inward, towards the center and the cover should lift off.

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